14 DAY TRIAL // THQ has officially revealed today that the sequel to Saints Row, Saints Row 2 is set for a 2008 release. The game is set to deliver genre-defining features for next-gen systems PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Saints Row 2 is currently under development over at THQ's internal studio, Volition, using their proprietary open-world engine. They've already confirmed vastly expanded customization options, an expanded Stilwater, new vehicles, sandbox tools and toys (say wha...?) as well as both online co-op and competitive multiplayer.
"Saints Row set the bar for next-gen open-world development, earning praise for its unmatched customization, controls, and the genre's first-ever online multiplayer," said Scott Guthrie, executive vice president, THQ. "The team at Volition, Inc. is leveraging invaluable experience gained on Saints Row to build Saints Row 2 into a game that sets the standard for combat, player freedom, customization, vehicle game-play, team-based co-op and the most compelling online open world experience to date."
"Saints Row 2 has a much darker and more sinister story that leads your character down a path of betrayal, revenge and redemption against the city that has left him for dead, although we've blended that with the same light-hearted humor from the original," said Greg Donovan, lead producer, Volition, Inc. "Couple that with the most robust open-world feature set ever developed in the genre, and Saints Row 2 promises a gaming experience that will offer players the perfect balance of gripping narrative and compelling gameplay options."
So, what you need to keep in mind by whenever Saints Row 2 launches next year, is that the game will not only feature online support, but co-op and competitive game modes, too. What's even better is that THQ has confirmed sandbox tools and toys. Toys... saints...? Naa!
Anyway, as I'm sure you're already impressed by the upper mentioned features, all that remains for you to do is check out the game's official website right here, for anything we might have missed.